“I’m sorry, Leah. I’m so fucking sorry,” Xavier said as he held me tightly to his chest, kissing my hair softly, while muttering sorry continuously.

My mind barely recognized that I was being held by the same man that I had loved since childhood, the same man that broke my heart into pieces sleeping with my sister. The very man that was currently working with my stepmother to destroy me.

I could barely think of all his misdeeds and shortcomings towards me. All I needed now was comfort, and he was there to provide it for me.

I leaned into his hold, completely breaking down as I wailed for my...